Conscientious objector Halil Savda arrested at his trialinformation and photos by conscientious objectors in Turkey, 10
December 2006

Halil
Savda, CO, was arrested on 7 December, when he attended a trial session
in Çorlu Military Court. He was on trial based on "persistent
disobedience". Suna Coskun, Halil's lawyer, met him on 7
December in prison. He is well and motivated.

The authorities asked him to wear the prison uniform, which he
refused. He is wearing a sweat suit, because they took his trousers and
pullover. They furthermore demanded that he shaves his beard and he
replied with "not right now". He's not subjected to any mistreatment so
far.

The prison address is the same as it was in December 2004:

5. Kolordu
2. Askeri Cezaevi Bölügü
Corlu/Tekirdag
Turkey

The Conscientious Objectors Platform organised an action at the
Galatasaray Square on 09.12., Saturday, at 12 AM, in support of Halil.

The next trial session will be on 22.12.2006, 9 AM, at the Corlu
Military Court.

The banner says: "Objecting to
violence is a right. Halil is right."
Istanbul, 8 December 2006: Solidarity Demonstration with the
Conscientious Objector Halil Savda and press release, Human
Rights Association